BJU Reading Grade 2 美国小学二年级阅读
江西省南昌市2015-2016学年度第一学期期末试卷（江西师大附中使用）高三理科数学分析一、整体解读试卷紧扣教材和考试说明，从考生熟悉的基础知识入手，多角度、多层次地考查了学生的数学理性思维能力及对数学本质的理解能力，立足基础，先易后难，难易适中，强调应用，不偏不怪，达到了“考基础、考能力、考素质”的目标。
试卷所涉及的知识内容都在考试大纲的范围内，几乎覆盖了高中所学知识的全部重要内容，体现了“重点知识重点考查”的原则。
1．回归教材，注重基础试卷遵循了考查基础知识为主体的原则，尤其是考试说明中的大部分知识点均有涉及，其中应用题与抗战胜利70周年为背景，把爱国主义教育渗透到试题当中，使学生感受到了数学的育才价值，所有这些题目的设计都回归教材和中学教学实际，操作性强。
2．适当设置题目难度与区分度选择题第12题和填空题第16题以及解答题的第21题，都是综合性问题，难度较大，学生不仅要有较强的分析问题和解决问题的能力，以及扎实深厚的数学基本功，而且还要掌握必须的数学思想与方法，否则在有限的时间内，很难完成。
3．布局合理，考查全面，着重数学方法和数学思想的考察在选择题，填空题，解答题和三选一问题中，试卷均对高中数学中的重点内容进行了反复考查。
包括函数，三角函数，数列、立体几何、概率统计、解析几何、导数等几大版块问题。
这些问题都是以知识为载体，立意于能力，让数学思想方法和数学思维方式贯穿于整个试题的解答过程之中。
二、亮点试题分析1．【试卷原题】11.已知,,A B C 是单位圆上互不相同的三点，且满足AB AC →→=，则AB AC →→⋅的最小值为（ ）A ．14-B ．12-C ．34-D ．1-【考查方向】本题主要考查了平面向量的线性运算及向量的数量积等知识，是向量与三角的典型综合题。
解法较多，属于较难题，得分率较低。
【易错点】1．不能正确用OA ，OB ，OC 表示其它向量。
2．找不出OB 与OA 的夹角和OB 与OC 的夹角的倍数关系。
【解题思路】1．把向量用OA ，OB ，OC 表示出来。
2．把求最值问题转化为三角函数的最值求解。
【解析】设单位圆的圆心为O ，由AB AC →→=得，22()()OB OA OC OA -=-，因为1OA OB OC ===，所以有，OB OA OC OA ⋅=⋅则()()AB AC OB OA OC OA ⋅=-⋅-2OB OC OB OA OA OC OA =⋅-⋅-⋅+ 21OB OC OB OA =⋅-⋅+设OB 与OA 的夹角为α，则OB 与OC 的夹角为2α所以，cos 22cos 1AB AC αα⋅=-+2112(cos )22α=--即，AB AC ⋅的最小值为12-，故选B 。
【举一反三】【相似较难试题】【2015高考天津，理14】在等腰梯形ABCD 中,已知//,2,1,60AB DC AB BC ABC ==∠= ,动点E 和F 分别在线段BC 和DC 上,且,1,,9BE BC DF DC λλ==则AE AF ⋅的最小值为 .【试题分析】本题主要考查向量的几何运算、向量的数量积与基本不等式.运用向量的几何运算求,AE AF ，体现了数形结合的基本思想，再运用向量数量积的定义计算AE AF ⋅，体现了数学定义的运用，再利用基本不等式求最小值，体现了数学知识的综合应用能力.是思维能力与计算能力的综合体现. 【答案】2918【解析】因为1,9DF DC λ=12DC AB =，119199918CF DF DC DC DC DC AB λλλλλ--=-=-==， AE AB BE AB BC λ=+=+，19191818AF AB BC CF AB BC AB AB BC λλλλ-+=++=++=+，()221919191181818AE AF AB BC AB BC AB BC AB BCλλλλλλλλλ+++⎛⎫⎛⎫⋅=+⋅+=+++⋅⋅ ⎪ ⎪⎝⎭⎝⎭19199421cos1201818λλλλ++=⨯++⨯⨯⨯︒2117172992181818λλ=++≥+= 当且仅当2192λλ=即23λ=时AE AF ⋅的最小值为2918. 2．【试卷原题】20. （本小题满分12分）已知抛物线C 的焦点()1,0F ，其准线与x 轴的交点为K ，过点K 的直线l 与C 交于,A B 两点，点A 关于x 轴的对称点为D ． （Ⅰ）证明：点F 在直线BD 上； （Ⅱ）设89FA FB →→⋅=，求BDK ∆内切圆M 的方程. 【考查方向】本题主要考查抛物线的标准方程和性质，直线与抛物线的位置关系，圆的标准方程，韦达定理，点到直线距离公式等知识，考查了解析几何设而不求和化归与转化的数学思想方法，是直线与圆锥曲线的综合问题，属于较难题。
【易错点】1．设直线l 的方程为(1)y m x =+，致使解法不严密。
2．不能正确运用韦达定理，设而不求，使得运算繁琐，最后得不到正确答案。
【解题思路】1．设出点的坐标，列出方程。
2．利用韦达定理，设而不求，简化运算过程。
3．根据圆的性质，巧用点到直线的距离公式求解。
【解析】（Ⅰ）由题可知()1,0K -，抛物线的方程为24y x =则可设直线l 的方程为1x my =-，()()()112211,,,,,A x y B x y D x y -，故214x my y x =-⎧⎨=⎩整理得2440y my -+=，故121244y y m y y +=⎧⎨=⎩则直线BD 的方程为()212221y y y y x x x x +-=--即2222144y y y x y y ⎛⎫-=- ⎪-⎝⎭令0y =，得1214y yx ==，所以()1,0F 在直线BD 上.（Ⅱ）由（Ⅰ）可知121244y y m y y +=⎧⎨=⎩，所以()()212121142x x my my m +=-+-=-，()()1211111x x my my =--= 又()111,FA x y →=-，()221,FB x y →=-故()()()21212121211584FA FB x x y y x x x x m →→⋅=--+=-++=-，则28484,93m m -=∴=±，故直线l 的方程为3430x y ++=或3430x y -+=213y y -===±，故直线BD 的方程330x -=或330x -=，又KF 为BKD ∠的平分线，故可设圆心()(),011M t t -<<，(),0M t 到直线l 及BD 的距离分别为3131,54t t +--------------10分 由313154t t +-=得19t =或9t =（舍去）.故圆M 的半径为31253t r +== 所以圆M 的方程为221499x y ⎛⎫-+= ⎪⎝⎭【举一反三】【相似较难试题】【2014高考全国，22】 已知抛物线C ：y 2＝2px(p>0)的焦点为F ，直线y ＝4与y 轴的交点为P ，与C 的交点为Q ，且|QF|＝54|PQ|.（1）求C 的方程；（2）过F 的直线l 与C 相交于A ，B 两点，若AB 的垂直平分线l′与C 相交于M ，N 两点，且A ，M ，B ，N 四点在同一圆上，求l 的方程．【试题分析】本题主要考查求抛物线的标准方程,直线和圆锥曲线的位置关系的应用,韦达定理,弦长公式的应用,解法及所涉及的知识和上题基本相同. 【答案】（1）y 2＝4x. （2）x －y －1＝0或x ＋y －1＝0. 【解析】（1）设Q(x 0，4)，代入y 2＝2px ，得x 0＝8p，所以|PQ|＝8p ，|QF|＝p 2＋x 0＝p 2＋8p.由题设得p 2＋8p ＝54×8p ，解得p ＝－2(舍去)或p ＝2，所以C 的方程为y 2＝4x.（2）依题意知l 与坐标轴不垂直，故可设l 的方程为x ＝my ＋1(m≠0)． 代入y 2＝4x ，得y 2－4my －4＝0. 设A(x 1，y 1)，B(x 2，y 2)， 则y 1＋y 2＝4m ，y 1y 2＝－4.故线段的AB 的中点为D(2m 2＋1，2m)， |AB|＝m 2＋1|y 1－y 2|＝4(m 2＋1)．又直线l ′的斜率为－m ，所以l ′的方程为x ＝－1m y ＋2m 2＋3.将上式代入y 2＝4x ，并整理得y 2＋4m y －4(2m 2＋3)＝0.设M(x 3，y 3)，N(x 4，y 4)，则y 3＋y 4＝－4m，y 3y 4＝－4(2m 2＋3)．故线段MN 的中点为E ⎝ ⎛⎭⎪⎫2m2＋2m 2＋3，－2m ，|MN|＝1＋1m 2|y 3－y 4|＝4（m 2＋1）2m 2＋1m 2.由于线段MN 垂直平分线段AB ，故A ，M ，B ，N 四点在同一圆上等价于|AE|＝|BE|＝12|MN|，从而14|AB|2＋|DE|2＝14|MN|2，即 4(m 2＋1)2＋⎝ ⎛⎭⎪⎫2m ＋2m 2＋⎝ ⎛⎭⎪⎫2m 2＋22＝4（m 2＋1）2（2m 2＋1）m 4，化简得m 2－1＝0，解得m ＝1或m ＝－1， 故所求直线l 的方程为x －y －1＝0或x ＋y －1＝0.三、考卷比较本试卷新课标全国卷Ⅰ相比较，基本相似，具体表现在以下方面： 1. 对学生的考查要求上完全一致。
即在考查基础知识的同时，注重考查能力的原则，确立以能力立意命题的指导思想，将知识、能力和素质融为一体，全面检测考生的数学素养，既考查了考生对中学数学的基础知识、基本技能的掌握程度，又考查了对数学思想方法和数学本质的理解水平，符合考试大纲所提倡的“高考应有较高的信度、效度、必要的区分度和适当的难度”的原则． 2. 试题结构形式大体相同，即选择题12个，每题5分，填空题4 个，每题5分，解答题8个（必做题5个），其中第22，23，24题是三选一题。
题型分值完全一样。
选择题、填空题考查了复数、三角函数、简易逻辑、概率、解析几何、向量、框图、二项式定理、线性规划等知识点，大部分属于常规题型，是学生在平时训练中常见的类型．解答题中仍涵盖了数列，三角函数，立体何，解析几何，导数等重点内容。
3. 在考查范围上略有不同，如本试卷第3题，是一个积分题，尽管简单，但全国卷已经不考查了。
四、本考试卷考点分析表（考点/知识点，难易程度、分值、解题方式、易错点、是否区分度题）。
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美国小学二年级英语阅读 Level L
Objective Concepts (sphinx, myth/legend); Sight words (statue, Egypt, wise,sandstorms, happened, restoring)The Great Sphinx StatueBy: Sue PetersonThe Great Sphinx is a lion with the head of a person cut out of rock. It is a statue located in Egypt. Legends have been told about the Great Sphinx. Many of these stories talk about the Sphinx being strong and wise. Some people think that there is a hidden area inside the Sphinx for people to enter. But no one has found a way to get inside.There is a story about a young man who fell asleep next to the Great Sphinx. He had gone hunting in the daytime and he was tired. The man had a dream that he would bethe King of Egypt if he cleaned the sand away from the sphinx. At that time, the Great Sphinx was covered up with sand except for its head. Sandstorms sometimes cover the body of the statue.But the story doesn’t have an ending. What do you think happened? Did the boy clean the sand away from the Sphinx? Did he become King of Egypt? No one seems to know.The statue is very large. Thewhole statue is 150 feet longwith 50 feet long paws. Thehead is 30 feet long and 14 feetwide.The sphinx is getting fixed. It will look like it once did. This process is called restoring. Wind and sand have worn parts of the statue’s nose and some other parts of the statue away completely. These parts will be rebuilt to look as good as new.PracticeLanguage WorkA. Fill in the blank and spell.statue s t a __ __ __ _______________________ Egypt E __ __ __ t _______________________ wise w __ s __ _______________________ sphinx s __ __ i n __ _______________________ B. Use each word in a sentence. Underline the word used.happened _________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________.sandstorms _________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________.restoring _________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________.legend ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________.C. Phonics work. When adding “ing” to the word “restore”, the silentletter “e” is dropped to make “restoring”. Can you think of threeother words that end in a silent “e” and write them down? Thenwrite the new word by dropping the “e” and adding “ing”.Word with silent “e” Word with “ing”Example: restore Example: restoring1. ________________________________________________2. ________________________________________________3. ________________________________________________D. Word Search.Find the words: statue, Egypt, wise, happened, sandstorms,restore, sphinx, myth, legendMultiple-Choice Questions (Put an X in front of the correct answer.)1. The text describes the sphinx as a _____________.a. A person cut out of rock.b. A lion cut out of rock.c. A person with the head of a lion cut out of rock.d. A lion with the head of a person cut out of rock.2. Why is the sphinx getting fixed?a. Rain ruined the statue.b. Wind and sand wore away the nose and other parts.c. Snow damaged the statue.d. A flood washed away part of the statue.3. What is the Great Sphinx?a. a statue in Egypt about 150 feet longb. a statue in Egypt about 100 feet longc. a famous cave in Egypt about 150 feet longd. a desert in Egypt about 1000 feet acrossDefinitions (Write the meaning of each word as it is used in the text.)1. statue2. Egypt3. wiseExtended Response (Answer in complete sentences.)1. Describe the size of the Great Sphinx (its paws, head, and theentire statue)._____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________.2. What is one of the legends surrounding the Great Sphinx?_____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________.3. The story about what happened to the Sphinx does not have anending. What do you think happened? Did the boy clean the sand away from the Great Sphinx? Did he become King of Egypt?_____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________.Answer SheetAnswers for Matching, Multiple-Choice Questions and Extended ResponseThe Great Sphinx StatueMultiple-Choice Questions1. d2. b3. aExtended Response (Accept reasonable answers.)1.The statue is 150 ft. long; it has 50 ft. long paws, and the head is 30 ft.long.2.One legend is a boy dreamt that if he cleaned the sand off of the statuethat he would become King.3.Free expression.。
二年级英语阅读理解(精选合集)(最新)
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北京版二年级下英语中英对照
英语二年级下课文及韵文中英对照Lesson 1 What 's this? It 'sa clock. It tells the time. What 's that? It 's also a clock. It 's five o 'clock now.I have a round face but no eyes. 我有一张圆脸却没有眼睛。
I have two hands but no legs. 我有两只手却没有腿。
I have no mouth but I can tell. 我没有嘴但是我能告诉你。
It ' s the time, the time that I can tell. 我能告诉你的就是时间。
Here you are. 给你。
Pass me the books, please. 请把书递给我。
Here you are. 给你。
Lesson 5 How many seasons are there in a year? 一年有多少个季节？ There are four.Which season do you like?I like summer.I go swimming in summer. I like winter.I go skating in winter. Summer ' s hotn, o school. Fall comes, it becomes cool. We all go back to school. Lesson 6Do you like spring, Lingling? Yes, I do. 是的，我喜欢。
There are flowers in spring. Do you like spring? No, I don 't. I like fall. Spring, spring,Let us sing.We are all happy To sing for spring.Lesson 7The sky is so blue today. 今天天空如此的蓝。
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江西省南昌市2015-2016学年度第一学期期末试卷（江西师大附中使用）高三理科数学分析一、整体解读试卷紧扣教材和考试说明，从考生熟悉的基础知识入手，多角度、多层次地考查了学生的数学理性思维能力及对数学本质的理解能力，立足基础，先易后难，难易适中，强调应用，不偏不怪，达到了“考基础、考能力、考素质”的目标。
试卷所涉及的知识内容都在考试大纲的范围内，几乎覆盖了高中所学知识的全部重要内容，体现了“重点知识重点考查”的原则。
1．回归教材，注重基础试卷遵循了考查基础知识为主体的原则，尤其是考试说明中的大部分知识点均有涉及，其中应用题与抗战胜利70周年为背景，把爱国主义教育渗透到试题当中，使学生感受到了数学的育才价值，所有这些题目的设计都回归教材和中学教学实际，操作性强。
2．适当设置题目难度与区分度选择题第12题和填空题第16题以及解答题的第21题，都是综合性问题，难度较大，学生不仅要有较强的分析问题和解决问题的能力，以及扎实深厚的数学基本功，而且还要掌握必须的数学思想与方法，否则在有限的时间内，很难完成。
3．布局合理，考查全面，着重数学方法和数学思想的考察在选择题，填空题，解答题和三选一问题中，试卷均对高中数学中的重点内容进行了反复考查。
包括函数，三角函数，数列、立体几何、概率统计、解析几何、导数等几大版块问题。
这些问题都是以知识为载体，立意于能力，让数学思想方法和数学思维方式贯穿于整个试题的解答过程之中。
二、亮点试题分析1．【试卷原题】11.已知,,A B C 是单位圆上互不相同的三点，且满足AB AC →→=，则AB AC →→⋅的最小值为（ ）A ．14-B ．12-C ．34-D ．1-【考查方向】本题主要考查了平面向量的线性运算及向量的数量积等知识，是向量与三角的典型综合题。
解法较多，属于较难题，得分率较低。
【易错点】1．不能正确用OA ，OB ，OC 表示其它向量。
2．找不出OB 与OA 的夹角和OB 与OC 的夹角的倍数关系。
美国2年级阅读(with answer)
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When should you first put water in the jar? A after the flowers bloom B after the roots start to show C after the plant is an inch tall D after the bulb is placed on the marbles
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How should the word important be
divided into syllables? A im-por-tant B imp-or-tant C imp-o-rtant D im-port-ant
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Read the next two stories. Think about how these stories are the same and how they are different.
小学二年级英语阅读材料
小学二年级英语阅读材料My Pet RabbitI have a pet rabbit named Rosie. She is a fluffy and cute little bunny with soft white fur and big, floppy ears. Rosie is two years old and she is the perfect pet for me.Rosie lives in a cozy hutch in our backyard. It has a spacious cage where she can hop around freely. Inside her hutch, there are fresh hay and vegetables for her to eat. Every day, I clean her hutch and make sure she has enough food and water.Rosie loves to play in our garden. I often let her out of her hutch so she can run and explore. She enjoys nibbling on grass and digging small holes in the ground. Sometimes, I sit next to her and watch as she hops around happily.Taking care of Rosie has taught me a lot about responsibility. I have to make sure she is safe and healthy. This means keeping her hutch clean and providing her with a balanced diet. I also take her to the vet for regular check-ups to ensure she is in good health.Not only is Rosie a wonderful pet, but she is also a great companion. Whenever I feel sad or lonely, I can always count on her to cheer me up. Her presence brings me joy and comfort. We have formed a special bond, and I treasure every moment I spend with her.Aside from being a loving pet, Rosie is also a smart rabbit. She can understand simple commands and tricks. For example, when I say "comehere," she will hop towards me. It's amazing how quick she learns and remembers things.Although Rosie cannot speak, I can still communicate with her in my own way. I speak to her softly, and she responds by twitching her nose or licks my hand. It's a unique language only the two of us understand.In conclusion, Rosie is the best pet I could ever ask for. She brings joy and companionship into my life. Taking care of her has taught me responsibility and the importance of love and care for animals. I am grateful to have such a wonderful pet like Rosie in my life.。
二年级补充阅读材料
A guide to universities in the USAThis section provides a basic outline of the structure of university education in the US along with a brief overview of the facilities for overseas students in colleges and universities in the USA.Education in the USAFrom small institutions with a few hundred students to large government-supported colleges and universities teeming with thousands of students and from vocational colleges to privately sponsored research institutions, universities in the USA cater to a wide variety of educational needs of overseas students. The vast range of options, not only on the academic front but also in matters of financing structures, career choices and employment opportunities there is a greater possibility of the right fit for international students in line with their expectations.Structure of the education system in the USACertain practices or traditions of colleges and universities in the US, at least in the public domain, differ quite markedly from those in other countries. For example, the responsibility of formulating policies with regard to higher education rests solely with the state and not a central authority. Also, private sponsorship plays a dominant rolein funding scholarships and research projects in the US. The broad categorization of the different types of institutions for higher education is as follows:•State College or Universities (of which there is at least one in each U.S.state): As the name suggests, these universities are funded by the states.•Private College or Universities (which are normally smaller in size than government-run institutions):.These are generally more difficult to get into,with the tuition fee also being on the higher side in comparison to the stateschools.•Professional Schools (that impart training in professional fields such as art, music, business, engineering etc): Some of these schools offer graduateprograms as well. These may be attached to a university or function asseparate colleges.•Institutes of Technology (which conduct courses of study of at least fouryears' duration in the fields of science and technology): These institutes toomay offer graduate programs.A majority of the colleges and universities in the US adhere to either a quarter-based, (with three quarters in a year lasting 12 weeks each), or a semester-based system which comprises two semesters of 16 weeks each, with an optional quarter or semester in the summer. Typically, the value of a course is assessed in terms of unitsor 'credits' which correspond to the number of hours or classes a student attends ofthat particular subject. In order to maintain visa status, it is mandatory that overseas students register for at least 12 credits.A particularly distinguished group of universities comprise what is known as the 'Ivy League'. The League is a group of eight colleges and universities situated on the east coast, which are world renowned for their excellent academic standards. These rank among some of the earliest established American institutionsThe table below gives the pertinent information about the Ivy League members.Name Year of establishmentHarvard University 1636Yale University 1701University of Pennsylvania 1740Princeton University 1746Columbia University ·1754Brown University 1764Dartmouth College 1769Cornell University 1865The intensity of research activity varies greatly across public universities in the USA. Institutions with large research budgets receive roughly 30 per cent of their funding from the state government, the rest being made up by grants, allocations and tuition fees. In this matter, the private colleges generally enjoy greater flexibility as they donot depend on the government, instead relying on philanthropic and professional organizations and their alumni for a large part of their funding.Unlike quite a few other countries, reviews of the quality of higher education in theU.S. are carried out by private, non-profit organizations specifically designed for this purpose. Besides helping top U.S. colleges and universities maintain quality, professional accreditation of this sort also helps in determining qualification to availof state funding and fosters confidence in prospective employers in the degree or credentials obtained from the universities.Student comfort - financial aid and other aspectsThere is not much financial aid for students from sources within the US itself. International students must rely on their own sources or turn to their local governments and organizations in their own country for sponsorship. Although state universities are now seeking greater funding to support international study programs, financial aid for overseas students in US colleges and universities remains limited to research grants or allocations. Graduate students can avail of this by applying for teaching and research assistantships or even for administrative positions. In additionto international students can also apply for fellowships from both state and private universities.The choice is much greater in matters of housing and accommodation, starting from a decision to live on campus or off it. On-campus options include 'residence halls',where typically 2 students share a room, or apartment living where 4 students generally share two rooms and a kitchen. An advantage of living on the premises isthe accessibility to all the facilities - sports fields, libraries, computer centers, cafeteria etc. - which will be of walking, or at the most cycling, distance. Another major benefit is safety, not only because of the universities' own security forces butalso because of always being in a group. It is best to know and arrange for housing on campus in advance so that any rush at the last minute can be avoided.Universities that do not have sufficient accommodation on campus have offices tohelp students find apartments outside the campus and give them information on the local neighborhood. Many overseas graduate students prefer living off-campus, since there are lesser distractions and it affords them greater privacy. Also, the living and food costs might be lower when doing your own cooking in a separate kitchen. It is advisable for those who wish to live off-campus to wait until reaching the U.S. before deciding on an apartment or signing a lease.US universities: admission and beyondOnce the personal application forms have been filled out and sent along with the test scores of the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and other exams likethe GRE (Graduate Research Examination), the admission office of the university applied to usually intimate the student of their acceptance through a letter.The candidate is asked to comply with various requirements, including the provisionof proof of financial ability more than once. It is also possible that the preferred university may offer only waiting list status to the applicant, in which case it is prudent to accept the offer but confirm a place at a second or third choice university, though one risks losing the initial deposit.Most of the colleges and universities in the USA offer separate orientation or briefing sessions for foreign students upon arrival on campus. It is important to attend these sessions to get a sense of not only the academic structure of the university but also know one's rights under immigration regulations.Source:/studyabroad/usa/top-best-university/usa-higher-education-sy stem.htmlSearched on March 16, 2009UK Education System13The education system in the UK is divided into four main parts, primary education, secondary education, further education and higher education. Children in the UK have to legally attend primary and secondary education which runs from about 5 years old until the student is 16 years old.The education system in the UK is also split into "key stages" which breaks down as follows:1. Key Stage 1 - 5 to 7 years old2. Key Stage 2 - 7 to 11 years old3. Key Stage 3 - 11 to 14 years old4. Key Stage 4 - 14 to 16 years oldGenerally key stages 1 and 2 will be undertaken at primary school and at 11 years olda student will move onto secondary school and finish key stages 3 and 4.Students are assessed at the end of each stage. The most important assessment occursat age 16 when students pursue their GCSE's or General Certificate of SecondaryEducation. Once students complete their GCSE's they have the choice to go onto further education and then potential higher education, or finish school and go into the working world.Our overview of the education system in the UK is divided into five main sections:Primary EducationPrimary education begins in the UK at age 5 and continues until age 11, comprising key stages one and two under the UK educational system. Please visit the British Council page for more information on primary education.Secondary EducationFrom age 11 to 16, students will enter secondary school for key stages three and four and to start their move towards taking the GCSE's - learn more about secondary education in the UK and what it will involve. Primary and secondary education is mandatory in the UK; after age 16, education is optional.Further EducationOnce a student finishes secondary education they have the option to extend into further education to take their A-Levels, GNVQ's, BTEC's or other such qualifications. UK students planning to go to college or university must complete further education.Higher EducationProbably the most important subject area on this site, this explains more about the higher education system in the UK and how it works for international students. Most international students will enter directly into the UK higher education system, after completing their home country’s equivalent to the UK’s “further education.”14Entry RequirementsEach level of education in the UK has varying requirements which must be satisfiedin order to gain entry at that level - learn more about the education entry requirements for the UK.Please note that Scotland has a separate education system and does not conform to the above structure. Please learn more about the Scottish Education System.Source: 13 September 2007/study_uk/education_system/Searched on March 16, 2009。
美国儿童分级阅读绘本2级青蛙和蟾蜍系列 The Story
2-The StoryOne day in summer, Frog was not feeling well.Toad said, “Frog, you are looking green.”“But I always look green,”“Today you look very green even for a frog,” said Toad.“Get into my bed and rest.”Toad made Frog a cup of hot tea. Frog drank the tea, and then he said,“Tell me a story while I am resting.”“All right,” said Toad.“Let me think of a story to tell you.”Toad thought and thought.But he could not think of a story to tell Frog.“I will go out on the front porch and walk up and down,” said Toad. “Perhaps that will help me to think of a story.”Toad walked up and down on the porch for a long time.But he could not think of a story to tell Frog.Then Toad went into the house and stood on his head.“Why are you standing on your head?” asked Frog.“I hope that if I stand on my head, it will help me to think of a story,” said Toad.Toad stood on his head for a long time.But he could not think of a story to tell Frog.Then Toad poured a glass of water over his head.“Why are you pouring water over your head?” asked Frog.“I hope that if I pour water over my head, it will help me to think of a story,” said Toad.Toad poured many glasses of water over his head.But he could not think of a story to tell Frog.Then Toad began to bang his head against the wall.“Why are you banging your head against the wall?” asked Frog.“I hope that if I bang my head against the wall hard enough, it will help me to think of a story,”said Toad.“I am feeling much better now, Toad,”said Frog. “I do not think I need a story anymore.”“Then you get out of bed and let me get into it,” said Toad, “Because now I feel terrible.”Frog said, “Would you like me to tell you a story, Toad?”“Yes,” said Toad, “if you know one.”“Once upon a time,” said Frog, “There were two good friends, a Frog and a Toad.The frog was not feeling well. He asked his friend the Toad to tell him a story.The Toad could not think of a story. He walked up and down on the porch, but he could not think of a story.He stood on his head, but he could not think of a story.He poured water over his head, buthe could not think of a story.He banged his head against the wall, but he still could not think of a story. Then the toad did not feel so well, and the frog was feeling better.So the toad went to bed and told him a story.The end. How was that, Toad?” said Frog.But Toad did not answer.He had fallen asleep.。
二年级学生英语阅读短篇【六篇】
二年级学生英语阅读短篇【六篇】【篇一】It's cool behind youIt's two o'clock inthe afternoon.The sun is shinning and it's very hot. Nancy has to meet her mother at the train station.Now she's walking in the street. There are no trees and she's fat. So she feels very hot. But she doesn't find a boy walking just behind her. And she meets a friend and says "hello" to him. "Who's the boy behind you？" asks the man . Now she sees the boy. She is angry and asks, "Why are you walking behind me, boy?" "There'snoshadeinthestreet, you know." answers the boy. "It's cool behind you, I think."【篇二】Father's HobbyMy dad works from Monday to Friday in a bank. he uses the computer to count money. His job is very important in the bank.Dad is also busy at home. At weekends he cooks dinner. Usually he cooks Italian food. On Sundays he makesfive pieces of pizza. Sometimes he cooks chicken and makes Chinese food. My mum watches and helps him. I help my dad, too. I wash the dishes.Many people think it is strange for a man to cook. But my dad enjoys his hobby. Cooking relaxes him. He is a weekend cook.【篇三】I don't think soJack is a good boy but he doesn't like to use his head.He often says something withou thinking.It makes others unhappy.Mr. Black teaches math in a school. He's old now and he likes children.On the Friday Mr. Black doesn't go to work, because he's ill in a hospital. And Jack's mother will seehim after dinner. "I want to be there with you." says Jack. "You're a rude boy. I can't take you there.'' says his mother. "Don't worry, mum. I won't do that again. Please believe me. " says Jack. In the hospital, Jack says nothing at first. When they're leaving , he says to Mr. Black, "You look fine. The doctor says you're going to die, but I don't think so. "【篇四】Seven days in a weekThere are about fifty-two weeks in a year. And there are seven days in each week. The first day of a week is Sunday. The other days of a week between Sunday and Saturday are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Monday is the second day, Tuesday is the third day, Wednesday is the fourthday, Thursday is the fifth day, and Friday is the sixth day. What's the last day? Do you know?【篇五】My special FriendI have a friend in the U.S. His name is Don Adams. I know him very well, but I have never met him. We write to each other all he time. My letters are very short. It is still hard for me to write in English. I received a letter from Don yesterday. It makes me very happy. He is coming to my country for a visit next summer. We are going to see each other for the first time.【篇六】A Day in My LifeMy family lives on this street. In the morning, my father goes to work and all the children go to school. My mother takes us to school everyday. She does the housework. She always has her lunch at home, and sees her friends in the afternoon. In the evening all the children come home from school. They always get home early. My father goes home from work and he is often late. After supper my two brothers and I do our homework. We go to bed at ten.。